
From the Organizer
Whether you're racing to the finish or enjoying a neighborhood stroll, every step helps raise vital funds for Lansing School District athletic programs. The scenic route winds through the heart of Lansing neighborhoods, bringing the community together for a great cause.
Bring your energy, your friends, and your school spirit — let's run for our students, let's run for Lansing!
Events
Weather
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
79°
Typical Low
57°
Chance of Rain
32%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Lansing Capital City Ap, 4 mi from the venue.
Host City
Population
112,546
as of 2023
Elevation
864 ft
Nearest Airport
LAN
Capital Region International Airport · 4 mi
Major Hub
GRR
Gerald R. Ford International Airport · 50 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Proud to Be LSD Back to School 5k, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
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Days to train
Coming Up
Mayor's River Walk and Run 5K
Less than a mile away
Twilight Run
Less than a mile away
Lansing Juneteenth 5k Run/Walk/Roll
Less than a mile away
Trail Town 10K & 5K
Less than a mile away
From Endurance Grid
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it's the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer's event page.
With running, there's a distance for every fitness level, a community at every start line, and nothing beats the feeling of crossing a finish line you trained for.
Running is an endurance sport that rewards consistency, and showing up every week compounds in ways that will surprise you.
From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Proud to Be LSD Back to School 5k
Aug 29, 2026